I Installed 992 Headlights in my Porsche 997 911 Turbo!

[@robertboyer5498]

I contributed a like to get rid of the tow hook. Buy an effing cover. 😂

[@matt13ross]

3500 likes to go lol

[@MuitoDaora]

He thinks he is a racing boy. LoL. Rice.

[@vamplightening7636]

@@MuitoDaoralemme see ur Porsche then

[@charless2684]

@matt13ross if I could click the like button 3500 times I would do it. Lol. Tow strap looks rice-y. Your car is too nice for that.

[@keithharms8859]

It’s very impressive that you built this car as an amateur and you have a great channel definitely worth subscribing to

[@ebsupra]

The gloss black ring on the old headlights is the only better part. It's a nice contrast. All else is looking good.

[@45JS]

the black ring looked awful

[@behzinga8196]

Yeah and he just needs wheels and to take the tow hook off and it will look way nicer

[@heliolps2]

Hi Matt, She looks amazing. Great upgrades, I'm not a big fan of the bis rear spoiler. Looks good. Maybe a GT2 wing would look a little better.

[@joncamilleri2172]

Your car really is stunning, you should be proud.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@alhuegayle7550]

First off i contributed my 1 like so you can get rid of the tow strap lol. Second although the new lights look good i personally prefer keeping the 997 as a classic looking car and not doing modern upgrades like that. Cheers from another 997 turbo owner!!. Keep up the awesome work.

[@matt13ross]

Fair enough! Thank you!

[@MrHaun]

Ok the headlight upgrade was the best part. That looks wayyy better than I thought. It works well with the 997 and turbo wheels.

[@TomHamilton-rg7cp]

Very nice finishing touch. I was amazed to see the transformation. I didn't think it would be so huge. Enjoy driving it!

[@thegreek5672]

Like the new lights, personally liked the black trim ring around the factory headlights. Just my 2 cents

[@0-60Motorsports]

Love it! The headlight and taillight mods look great. Can’t wait to see the new wheels.

[@anthonywilson479]

Hi Matt have been following for a while and love how far you have progressed - amazing keep it up and the lights are sick AF - great job on the build from across the pond - have built and modded my TT 3.2 and same lights just had to be upgraded, gives a whole new look.

[@gregglen-hoodedratmedia]

Looks better with new lights all around. Good job man

[@996Revival]

The headlights look nice! I’m not a fan of the aftermarket tail lights but the new ones are not bad; better than the previous ones💯

[@matt13ross]

Def better than previous!

[@TheBadBone23]

Definitely a big YES for the upgraded lights, makes this car look as it should.

[@Sc2pro92]

Love the new headlights! The tails may take more convincing 😂

[@mjc1177]

Totally agree those headlights look way better!

[@brucewatt1032]

I know this is an irrevelent comment to this episode (LOVE the new front and rear lights though 👌), but I just wanted to say I LOVE your choice of body colour on this beautiful car. IF I could afford one of these 997s, I would definitely copy your exterior paint colour… but I might go for a more sympathetic interior colour trim. As always, I am a huge fan of your Porsche rebuilds and have surprisingly been enjoying your BMW builds too 👍 Please keep up the great content mate!

[@matt13ross]

It's relevant and I appreciate it!

[@aaronf4201]

That is such a beautiful build!

[@robbiephillips1357]

The wing are that car looks wild and really compliments it love the turbo

[@S2NAZ]

Really nice improvements with the lights. Looks SO much better Matt 👍🏻 I agree with the rear trunk lid. If you can pick one up for reasonable and get it painted you car would really look so nice from the rear and let’s face it, that’s what most people are going to be seeing with you driving 😂 Not sure about the two hook but that’s your thing 👍🏻 CU gain soon I hope 👋🏻

[@KapkeMC]

Love the new look of the lights, much better IMO. Keep up the great work!

[@rasmusmarqvardsen3611]

You do such a great job, all the time, and you have fun at the same time, ROCK ON, love the videos, fra denmark.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you very much!

[@Waveito2]

Looks so good man

[@brandonhackley7067]

Thank you for the link for the sanding disks on the m12 grinder works great

[@inukaranasinghe9468]

Luv the gt3rs vibe on turbo ♥️

[@Perceni]

that tow strap just kills the vibe and look of the car

[@JStryker7]

And the wing

[@dadstro]

Agreed

[@45JS]

@@JStryker7 the wing can go straight in the dumpster

[@pollatso]

997 looks really good hard work pays off.. editing really sharp now great channel great to see the sponsorship you have on the channel all goes towards the next project (GT3) 👍👍🙏🇬🇧

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@MrMrcarlosfreezone]

Matt, if you are going to stockish look. Remove that wing please !!!!! ahaha

[@matt13ross]

Nooo stock!

[@nickgeorgiakakis7249]

@@matt13ross Yeah just the duck tail would look good. Keep up the vids.👍

[@JStryker7]

@@matt13rossya the ducktail is fine, but the wing is awful

[@antonyread5595]

@@matt13rossleave the wing but change the wheels 😅

[@stevolarry420stevenslozz3]

Looks sick bro

[@ADunk640]

Love the lights, wish they made 987 kits!

[@duotran7956]

Looks amazing!!! Nice job Matt!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks a ton!

[@starrguitarworks]

The car looks great, brother. Good job.

[@paulpalmer8235]

Awesome mate

[@ayanlelajuna112]

Love the build Matt! Now more e30 M3 and coupe build! 😊

[@matt13ross]

Coming!

[@tomburns890]

And since u asked Matt, I do like the headlight upgrade but personally I like the Depo rears more than they new look you put in. Imo the Depo’s just resemble the 997 version more specially the .2. The ones you put in just have too much of a newer Porsche look but if that is what you want then stick wit it. Cheers

[@matt13ross]

I see where you're coming from. The Morimotos just look so much higher quality. That's why I prefer them.

[@nicolasaudet8694]

my god this car is sharp !

[@MrStlvette]

Matt the 997 looks AMAZING! The purists can suck it! I am with you, I like to modify my cars also. Be proud, you built a truly awesome car. Love the new exhaust, sounds bad ass.

[@nivaldoroman7591]

Looking good

[@christopherbellisario9195]

Morimoto all day...looks Great!

[@MotorDynasty]

haha knew it! morimoto best tail lights to date for the 997. I remember commenting when u got the other ones... I was disappointed! but now im happy... still need to watch the rest of the vid but... the spoiler... I think you should have gone for a GT2 style one

[@matt13ross]

Maybe eventually but this came with the car.

[@robtroughton5787]

Hi Matt, regarding the uneven gap in the middle of the back bumper to the trunk, try packing it up in the middle where the two fixings are, I noticed there are two fixings, it may only need a couple of washers in-between.

[@matt13ross]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Doshinkyo]

sweet motor, on the exterior I'd change the wheels (I think the 20" 991 GTS's fir well on a 997) and do a rear wing delete.

[@Tuscanvince]

Looking nice 👌

[@Boxsta_57]

Let’s get this guy to 100K by the end of the year🎉

[@matt13ross]

Hopefully even sooner!

[@shaunonig1979]

Headlights and taillights look amazing, no question (from a Porsche collectors point of view)

[@Cybernetic_Systems]

The new headlights and tall lights look incredible, well done!!! PS ignore the haters - the rear engine cover and rear wing look amazing!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! Plenty of hate on those lol

[@yousefkhan1417]

Hi Matt, I have just bought my first 997. Excellent content on your channel. I believe you wired in a reversing camera to you aliexpress head unit on your 997 turbo. Could you share a photo of the camera wiring into the tail light wiring loom? Did you tap into the tail light harness or the main harness? Thank you.

[@EstorilE36M345]

Looks amazing. Minus the tow strap. Just feels low rent on such a nice car. Belongs on a hotboi 350Z.

[@atrain132]

Can't wait to see how this turns out. I thought about doing this to my 997, but I didn't want to lose the adaptive headlight feature where the lights turn with the steering wheel. 14:13 lol yeah, it's always a tough crowd.

[@matt13ross]

Mine didn't have that feature stock.

[@atrain132]

​@@matt13rossoh wow really?

[@matt13ross]

Yea not all of them turn. Though mine has a bunch of good options.

[@atrain132]

Yeah that's right. I forgot certain ones had that feature. The new lights are great though! Now that I see those tail lights, I'm looking at getting those myself.

[@MauricioRodriguez-bw9zz]

996 headlights are one of the most unique and different headlights in a Porsche, is about own like, not everybody’s Matt.

[@troyprudhomme8222]

Love it!

[@neilhealey6187]

Headlights look soooo much better. Getting rid of the black ring makes them look more oem.

[@kwebmail2007]

To each their own, I'm not a fan of blackout headlights but I like the more modern internal DRL pattern like a newer Porsche. Morimoto does make good stuff!

[@JCe92m3]

Period correct lights always look best imo

[@dmytropopov8643]

There is nothing wrong to put aftermarket parts on a car that have a massive aftermarket support. Keep up the good work!

[@doukim1981]

I have the same morimoto headlight too and it’s amazing! One thing though - when you put a battery tenderizer- the DRL will keep on flickering FYI. I asked about this to morimoto and they Said to speak to the dealership - which isn’t the best answer. I went to a local Porsche shop and had to directly wire to the fuse box. No flicker.

[@matt13ross]

I actually recently did that to mine too. Wasn't a big fan of that box.

[@jeffg2217]

Another vid! Let’s gooooo!

[@125artfox]

What exhaust are you running? Sounds pretty good

[@kyeil2213]

Try using some washers between the bumper and the support for the two middle clips to actually raise the bumper to meet the boot and close the gap. Nice build!

[@matt13ross]

That's what I'm thinking. But a perfect solution would be a long 3d printed spacer to go under the whole middle I think.

[@kyeil2213]

The 3D printed spacer may be too rigid and blocky whereas the washers will only raise at the point of the clips and allow some flex at the other points. Don’t have much experience using 3D printed parts but I guess if you design it properly to fit it should work ideal. My advice is to play around with the spacers first to see if it helps or not before investing the time and expense of the 3D printed parts. Also may require longer clips to properly secure the bumper skin.

[@kyeil2213]

The 3D printed spacer may be too rigid and blocky whereas the washers will only raise at the point of the clips and allow some flex at the other points. Don’t have much experience using 3D printed parts but I guess if you design it properly to fit it should work ideal. My advice is to play around with the spacers first to see if it helps or not before investing the time and expense of the 3D printed parts. Also may require longer clips to properly secure the bumper skin.

[@johnbagnato3896]

Everything came together so well! Where are the new wheels!!!!! Put the wheels from the truck on hahahaha

[@TedBarrera]

Looks incredible! Definitely prefer the Morimoto full set.

[@matt13ross]

Agreed!

[@josephpressinger1525]

Those headlights are such an upgrade. Especially without those black covers. The contrast didn’t work. So clean dude 🤌🤌

[@paulwoodgate9231]

Matt please change the hardware bolts to black on the rear wing. It will make it look more OEM.

[@redfbody1]

Morimoto for the win!

[@jjd8616]

The biggest problem I have with recent previous Gen Porsches is how dated the lights look, so this is a really great mod to find. The taillights on that model are argueably the worst of any generation, so the updated modern ones completely fix that problem. Nice video!

[@cottondajuiceman]

Free comment! Also, your build has me ready to get back to the states next summer, so I can drive my 997 C2S again!

[@MattGSX]

"I'm doing my part!" I did get excited for the rear hatch skit. I thought you had bought an OEM/GT2 one.

[@007clownfish]

997 needs a nice set of wheels 😊

[@NSXavier997]

Definitely sold on the E-bike.

[@matt13ross]

Yes!

[@Fotomotion_garage]

Looking great. When are some BBS wheels coming 🫴🏼

[@matt13ross]

Are they free?? Lol

[@reemuhmad7551]

I like the new lights although I think the black surround of the old front light made it pop more. Wonder if you could do a photo shop of the new ones with a black surround see if you like it. Also every time I see an aerial shot of the Porsche I keep thinking the spoiler will look so much better in black.

[@matt13ross]

I was honestly thinking the same thing. The Morimotos with the black outer ring would be perfect! And I want the wing in CF

[@reemuhmad7551]

Ahh Yes CF Would be much better for the wing. 👍🏽

[@ChristianHammad]

im a fan of the morimoto head lights, but for tail lights, the OEM is more my cup of tea.

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

New lights look better for sure. New wheels when? :D

[@vvac9088]

996 head lights are the only non same old round they’ve done for 50 years. They are the true difference

[@PhloemXX]

Man those mishimoto rear lights look so good! Unfortunately they are a bit expe sive and you can not get them here in europe :/

[@mguidice3287]

I’m not a big bmw guy but I came from the 996 build and loved it. Been consistently watching since. What’s next?? A gt3rs?? I hope so lol

[@matt13ross]

GT3 only!

[@mguidice3287]

@@matt13ross your not a fan of the 3rs???

[@matt13ross]

Nah just because they're all automatic.

[@mguidice3287]

@@matt13ross okay that’s a valid argument

[@steveberns9663]

Amazing build. Great colour, wheels and upgrades. Reverse LED and massive wing unnecessarily. Love the series though

[@matt13ross]

I like the LED because it's hidden but helps A LOT

[@arondaughety9800]

Such a beautiful Porsche needs some hot boi wheels

[@anthonybrand6137]

Hey Matt, those new headlights look great & complement the standard turbo wheels nicely ! By the way, I still can't make any purchase on the boosted apex design website for some reason, so I sent them a message a few weeks ago, but no reply to date...very disappointing.

[@matt13ross]

I'm closing the site and going with another company shortly. I need one with customer service built in. I'm guessing you are out of the country?

[@anthonybrand6137]

@@matt13ross Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, Matt. Yes, you guessed correctly, I am outside the US, and currently living in Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰

[@matt13ross]

That must be why, sorry about that!

[@pieterverboven4853]

I can see why you ‘upgraded’ the headlights and tails but I prefer what you had on there. Period correct and more OE imho. Still hate the wing btw ;)

[@coolcolschannel8773]

Are you keeping the wheels or upgrade? Speed lines would suit it ,also I head the horn beep opening the car is there a sensor off it shouldn't do that

[@matt13ross]

I did the glovebox mod so it beeps.

[@HighIQuit]

chaning the head and tail lights was such good decision that I've been saying since start of the build. 👍

[@alexmilioris7641]

I love the new light all around, but I was actually liking the black trim at the front the new clear thingie eeh , I don't love it .

[@Jupiterider1]

Love the head and taillight update. Please tell me there are similar upgrades for our 996s I also own a 2002 996tt. I looked on their website and I can’t find any. How about using your influence to have them produce a set for us 996 owners?

[@matt13ross]

Nope. Really no lighting upgrades for the 996s.

[@Jupiterider1]

@@matt13ross dang! 👎🏼

[@OGloc_SA]

Great video, great transformation, but please remove the spoiler and towstrap.

[@co2588]

Id love the Morimoto headlights for my 991, but they don't do a RHD version😢

[@P-J-W-777]

Need to get the cover for the tow bar location. Unfortunately someone will end up snatching your tow bar sooner or later

[@patricksullivan6114]

You better keep the tow hook. Bet you will need it.

[@scardera]

Next up! 997 GT2 wheels :D

[@matt13ross]

Maybe!

[@MX2NR]

How does your backup camera feed look after that reverse light upgrade? Is the image washed out? My camera feed gets washed out by my reverse plate lights 😅

[@matt13ross]

Not hooked up yet lol

[@dadstro]

Is the outer ring on the headlight chrome? It looks interesting.

[@matt13ross]

Silver

[@dkosawa]

Car is amazing!! Track day anytime soon? 😂

[@matt13ross]

Let me.makensurr it's reliable first lol

[@dkosawa]

@@matt13ross lol, best way to flush out those problems ;)

[@marklengal9990]

Matt. Is the Carrara and the 997 the same body? What’s the difference?

[@matt13ross]

Wide vs narrow

[@phileas816]

Beautiful 997 Turbo! Your new headlights beam aim in the video looks extremely low after the installation. Did you manage to fix it somehow?

[@matt13ross]

Yes I aimed them up in a newer video

[@Turbodudedk]

Very nice upgrade, but the US orange running lights are a bit of a shame, better with euro style I think

[@matt13ross]

I like them

[@charless2684]

Hawt. 🔥

[@Berti_00]

Man, those tails are day and night difference.

[@PatrickFriend-u6x]

That thing is just begging for some Matte bronze deep dish rims

[@SteveBassen]

Morimoto all the things!

[@matt13ross]

Yes!!!

[@Tortsie]

This will immediately drive up the price of all 997s

[@mam8aguebaso9]

You have to get take off does side fender light but headlights are nice 👍🏼

[@matt13ross]

Take off what?

[@mam8aguebaso9]

@@matt13ross between fender & bumper